Tag: veterans
Former VA doctor charged with civil rights offense
At least two other veterans have reportedly accused Dr. Jonathan Yates of abusing them in similar manners.
Why COVID-19 will strain the safety net for homeless vets to...
As the coronavirus spreads across America, the poor bear the brunt of a pandemic that’s exposed the deep class lines in U.S. society.
For veterans in jail, this anti-violence workshop provides support
The effectiveness of the program is clear: a study shows that recidivism rates for participants are down by half.
Moral injury and America’s endless conflicts
Moral injury is not a recognized psychiatric diagnosis. Yet the concept began to take root among mental health specialists.
The Democrats are running more female veterans for office than ever...
Democrats have begun explicitly recruiting veteran women to run for Congress, hoping to capitalize on their service and military experience.
Peace advocates have long been found among veterans who fought in...
Most of these wars, large or small, have been met with opposition from veterans’ peace groups.
A veteran in a world of never-ending wars and improvised explosive...
Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse…
End this hidden risk to military families
As we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, let’s ensure service members and their families are no longer required to relinquish their rights in the name of freedom.
The War Within Initiative helps pay off $5 million in medical...
The fundraising drive "sparked the compassion of donors" to lift the medical debt of service members, veterans and their families.
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Bernie Sanders calls for ‘boldest legislation in history’ to halt spiraling COVID-19 catastrophe
"Senator Sanders' economic rescue principles speak to the bold, fast action needed to protect and support people and prevent corporations from consolidating economic and political power amidst a crisis."
Travesty averted: An uplifting poem for the pandemic
There are times when well-meaning "message poetry" captures the moment and touches heart strings.
Why is Monsanto losing lawsuits over roundup?
Agrochemical corporation Monsanto created Roundup in the 1970s to help farmers more effectively kill the weeds that harmed their crops. Today, Roundup...
I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take this any more
I don't know what more there is to say: Bernie has lost because of cheating. Coronavirus is rampant. We've experience the biggest monthly job loss in our history. Trump is probably going to win, and even if he doesn't, is Biden going to solve out problems? Climate change is looming.
Is the DNC cheating? Again?
The DNC’s candidate always gains in the counting. And that is highly suspicious.